Proverbs / Idioms

lends an ear to to listen to someone with sympathy

exp : Claire's always one to lend a sympathetic ear if you
have problems.
burn the midnight oil read or work late into the night.
exp : Chris is asleep after burning the midnight oil trying
to
finish his assignments.
goes banana to become extremely angry or excited
exp: She'll go bananas when you tell her the news
cries over split milk Being upset over something that has already happened
and cannot be changed.
exp: Mona was unable to accept the reality of her
divorce. She was crying over spilled milk.
pulls the wool over To deceive, fool, or misdirect one, especially to gain an
her eyes advantage
exp: You can’t pull the wool over my eyes. I know what’s
going on. Don’t try to pull the wool over her eyes. She’s
too smart.
have a heart of gold to be very kind and generous
exp: She has a heart of gold.
be in the same boat sharing the same problems
exp: She's always complaining that she doesn't have
enough money, but we're all in the same boat.
have a whale of a to enjoy yourself very much
time exp : We had a whale of a time on holiday.
birds of a feather people who have similar characters or interests,
flock together especially ones of which you disapprove, and who often
spend time with each other
no pain no gain you can only achieve something by suffering or working
hard
a stitch in time if you sort out a problem immediately it may save extra
saves nine work later.
exp : You better bring your car to the shop while it’s still
running, because a stitch in time saves nine
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time and tide wait to emphasize that people cannot stop the passing of
for no man time, and therefore should not delay doing things
exp: Hurry up or we'll miss the bus! Time and tide wait
for no man.
the early bird the person who takes the earliest opportunity to do
catches the worm something will gain the advantage over others.
exp: The admissions in this college get filled in very
early. If you really want to enroll your son here then you
should remember that the early bird catches the worm.
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